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Parodis I, Gomez A, Tsoi A, Chow JW, Pezzella D, Girard C, Stamm TA, Boström C. Systematic literature review informing the EULAR recommendations for the non-pharmacological management of systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic sclerosis. RMD Open 2023; 9:e003297. [PMID: 37532469 PMCID: PMC10401222 DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2023-003297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023] Open
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Through this systematic literature review, we assembled evidence to inform the EULAR recommendations for the non-pharmacological management of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and systemic sclerosis (SSc). We screened articles published between January 2000 and June 2021. Studies selected for data extraction (118 for SLE and 92 for SSc) were thematically categorised by the character of their intervention. Of 208 articles included, 51 were classified as robust in critical appraisal. Physical activity was the most studied management strategy and was found to be efficacious in both diseases. Patient education and self-management also constituted widely studied topics. Many studies on SLE found psychological interventions to improve quality of life. Studies on SSc found phototherapy and laser treatment to improve cutaneous disease manifestations. In summary, non-pharmacological management of SLE and SSc encompasses a wide range of interventions, which can be combined and provided either with or without adjunct pharmacological treatment but should not aim to substitute the latter when this is deemed required. While some management strategies i.e., physical exercise and patient education, are already established in current clinical practice in several centres, others e.g., phototherapy and laser treatment, show both feasibility and efficacy, yet require testing in more rigorous trials than those hitherto conducted.
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- Ioannis Parodis
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Gastroenterology, Dermatology and Rheumatology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Gastroenterology, Dermatology and Rheumatology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Gastroenterology, Dermatology and Rheumatology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Gastroenterology, Dermatology and Rheumatology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Gastroenterology, Dermatology and Rheumatology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Section for Outcomes Research, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Arthritis and Rehabilitation, Ludwig Boltzmann Gesellschaft, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Liem SIE, van Leeuwen NM, Vliet Vlieland TPM, Boerrigter GMW, van den Ende CHM, de Pundert LAJ, Schriemer MR, Spierings J, Vonk MC, de Vries-Bouwstra JK. Physical Therapy in Systemic Sclerosis: The Patient Perspective. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2023; 75:145-151. [PMID: 34219404 DOI: 10.1002/acr.24741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the use, satisfaction, needs, and preferences regarding physical therapy (PT) in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). METHODS A total of 405 SSc patients, treated in the Leiden University Medical Center multidisciplinary care program and fulfilling American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) 2013 SSc criteria, received a questionnaire containing 37 questions on use and satisfaction regarding PT over a 2-year period, and their needs and preferences for future PT. RESULTS A total of 204 SSc patients (median age 63 years, 81% female) completed the questionnaire. One hundred twenty-eight patients (63%) had used or were using PT in a primary care setting. For 39% of patients not using PT, lack of referral or lack of knowledge was the reason for not using it. The most frequently reported active treatments were muscle-strengthening (n = 92 [72%]), range of motion (n = 77 [60%]), and aerobic exercises (n = 72 [56%]). Specific SSc hand- and mouth-opening exercises were reported by 20 (15%) and 7 (6%) patients, respectively. Manual treatment (massage or passive mobilization) was reported by 83 patients (65%). The mean ± SD satisfaction score (range 0-10) was 8.2 ± 1.6. Regarding patients' needs, 96 patients (47%) of the total group wanted to receive more information concerning PT, and 128 (63%) wanted to continue, start, or restart PT in the near future, with 56 of the 128 patients (44%) favoring individual treatment on a continuous basis. CONCLUSION We observed a significant variation in the use and content of PT for SSc patients in a primary care setting. Our results suggest potential underuse of PT care, in particular for hand and oral dysfunction, and underpin the need for initiatives to improve the quality and accessibility of PT care for SSc patients.
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands, and NVLE, Dutch Patient Organization for Systemic Autoimmune Diseases, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Kwakkenbos L, Carrier ME, Welling J, Levis B, Levis AW, Sauve M, Turner KA, Tao L, Aguila K, Carboni-Jiménez A, Cañedo-Ayala M, Harb S, van den Ende C, Hudson M, van Breda W, Nguyen C, Boutron I, Rannou F, Thombs BD, Mouthon L. Randomized controlled trial of an internet-based self-guided hand exercise program to improve hand function in people with systemic sclerosis: the Scleroderma Patient-centered Intervention Network Hand Exercise Program (SPIN-HAND) trial. Trials 2022; 23:994. [PMID: 36510233 PMCID: PMC9742661 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06923-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma; SSc) is a rare autoimmune connective tissue disease. Functional impairment of hands is common. The Scleroderma Patient-centered Intervention Network (SPIN)-HAND trial compared effects of offering access to an online self-guided hand exercise program to usual care on hand function (primary) and functional health outcomes (secondary) in people with SSc with at least mild hand function limitations. METHODS The pragmatic, two-arm, parallel-group cohort multiple randomized controlled trial was embedded in the SPIN Cohort. Cohort participants with Cochin Hand Function Scale (CHFS) scores ≥ 3 and who indicated interest in using the SPIN-HAND Program were randomized (3:2 ratio) to an offer of program access or to usual care (targeted N = 586). The SPIN-HAND program consists of 4 modules that address (1) thumb flexibility and strength; (2) finger bending; (3) finger extension; and (4) wrist flexibility and strength. The primary outcome analysis compared CHFS scores 3 months post-randomization between participants offered versus not offered the program. Secondary outcomes were CHFS scores 6 months post-randomization and functional health outcomes (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System profile version 2.0 domain scores) 3 and 6 months post-randomization. RESULTS In total, 466 participants were randomized to intervention offer (N = 280) or usual care (N = 186). Of 280 participants offered the intervention, 170 (61%) consented to access the program. Of these, 117 (69%) viewed at least one hand exercise instruction video and 77 (45%) logged into the program website at least 3 times. In intent-to-treat analyses, CHFS scores were 1.2 points lower (95% CI - 2.8 to 0.3) for intervention compared to usual care 3 months post-randomization and 0.1 points lower (95% CI - 1.8 to 1.6 points) 6 months post-randomization. There were no statistically significant differences in other outcomes. CONCLUSION The offer to use the SPIN-HAND Program did not improve hand function. Low offer uptake, program access, and minimal usage among those who accessed the program limited our ability to determine if using the program would improve function. To improve engagement, the program could be tested in a group format or as a resource to support care provided by a physical or occupational therapist. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT03419208 . Registered on February 1, 2018.
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- Linda Kwakkenbos
- grid.5590.90000000122931605Clinical Psychology, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands ,grid.10417.330000 0004 0444 9382Department of Medical Psychology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- grid.414980.00000 0000 9401 2774Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research of the Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine Road, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2 Canada
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- grid.491384.30000 0004 9361 2881NVLE Dutch Patient Organization for Systemic Autoimmune Diseases, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- grid.414980.00000 0000 9401 2774Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research of the Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine Road, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2 Canada ,grid.9757.c0000 0004 0415 6205Centre for Prognosis Research, School of Medicine, Keele University, Staffordshire, UK
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- grid.38142.3c000000041936754XDepartment of Biostatistics, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Cambridge, MA USA
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- Scleroderma Society of Ontario, Hamilton, ON Canada ,Scleroderma Canada, Hamilton, ON Canada
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- grid.414980.00000 0000 9401 2774Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research of the Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine Road, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2 Canada
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- grid.414980.00000 0000 9401 2774Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research of the Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine Road, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2 Canada
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- grid.414980.00000 0000 9401 2774Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research of the Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine Road, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2 Canada
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- grid.414980.00000 0000 9401 2774Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research of the Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine Road, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2 Canada
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- grid.414980.00000 0000 9401 2774Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research of the Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine Road, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2 Canada
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- grid.414980.00000 0000 9401 2774Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research of the Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine Road, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2 Canada
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- grid.414980.00000 0000 9401 2774Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research of the Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine Road, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2 Canada ,grid.14709.3b0000 0004 1936 8649Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC Canada
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- grid.12380.380000 0004 1754 9227Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Université Paris Descartes, Université de Paris, Paris, France ,grid.50550.350000 0001 2175 4109Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Descartes, Université de Paris, Paris, France ,grid.50550.350000 0001 2175 4109Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Descartes, Université de Paris, Paris, France ,grid.50550.350000 0001 2175 4109Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- grid.414980.00000 0000 9401 2774Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research of the Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine Road, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2 Canada ,grid.14709.3b0000 0004 1936 8649Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC Canada ,grid.14709.3b0000 0004 1936 8649Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, QC Canada ,grid.14709.3b0000 0004 1936 8649Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health, McGill University, Montreal, QC Canada ,grid.14709.3b0000 0004 1936 8649Department of Psychology, McGill University, Montreal, QC Canada ,grid.14709.3b0000 0004 1936 8649Biomedical Ethics Unit, McGill University, Montreal, QC Canada
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- Université Paris Descartes, Université de Paris, Paris, France ,grid.50550.350000 0001 2175 4109Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France ,grid.411784.f0000 0001 0274 3893Service de Médecine Interne, Centre de Référence Maladies Autoimmunes Systémiques Rares d’Ile de France, Hôpital Cochin, Paris, France
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Mitropoulos A, Boström C, Mattsson M, Kouidi E, Dimitroulas T, Liem SIE, Vlieland TPMV, de Vries-Bouwstra JK, Jacobsen S, Cuomo G, Akil M, Klonizakis M. Exploring the effects of a combined exercise programme on pain and fatigue outcomes in people with systemic sclerosis: study protocol for a large European multi-centre randomised controlled trial. Trials 2022; 23:962. [DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06853-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background
Pain, related to Raynaud’s phenomenon or digital ulceration, has been identified as very prevalent and debilitating symptoms of systemic sclerosis (SSc), both significantly affecting patients’ quality of life (QoL). Pharmacological therapeutic strategies were found not to be sufficiently effective in the management of SSc-induced pain and fatigue, and evidence for exercise is scarce. As yet, the effects of a long-term, tailored exercise programme on pain and fatigue in patients with SSc have not been explored. In addition to pain and fatigue, this study aims to evaluate the effects of exercise on QoL, physical fitness, functional capacity, and vascular structure in people with SSc (PwSSc).
Methods
This will be a multicentre (n = 6) randomised controlled clinical trial to assess the effect of a previously established, supervised 12-week combined exercise programme on pain and fatigue as compared to no exercise in PwSSc. The study will recruit 180 patients with SSc that will be allocated randomly to two groups. Group A will perform the exercise programme parallel to standard usual care and group B will receive usual care alone. Patients in the exercise group will undertake two, 45-min sessions each week consisting of 30-min high-intensity interval training (HIIT) (30-s 100% peak power output/30-s passive recovery) on an arm crank ergometer and 15 min of upper body circuit resistance training. Patients will be assessed before as well as at 3 and 6 months following randomisation. Primary outcomes of the study will be pain and fatigue assessed via questionnaires. Secondary outcomes include quality of life, structure of digital microvasculature, body composition, physical fitness, and functional capacity.
Discussion
Data from this multi-centre research clinical trial will primarily be used to establish the effectiveness of a combined exercise protocol to improve pain and fatigue in SSc. In parallel, this study will be the first to explore the effects of long-term exercise on potential microvascular alterations assessed via NVC. Overall, this study will provide sufficient data to inform current clinical practice guidelines and may lead to an improvement of QoL for patients with SSc.
Trial registration
ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05234671. Registered on 14 January 2022
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Prnjak K, Jukic I, Mitchison D, Griffiths S, Hay P. Body image as a multidimensional concept: A systematic review of body image facets in eating disorders and muscle dysmorphia. Body Image 2022; 42:347-360. [PMID: 35926364 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2022.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Body image disturbance is core to the psychopathology of eating disorders (EDs), and related disorders such as muscle dysmorphia (MD). Global measures of body image fail to quantify specific aspects of body image disturbance that characterizes EDs, and may be differentially associated to outcomes. The aim of this systematic review was to provide an overview of specific body image facets and synthesize findings from controlled studies that compared clinical ED/MD and control-comparison groups in body image disturbance. One-hundred sixty-seven studies met inclusion criteria, and reported on comparisons among 30,584 individuals in 28 body image facets, which were more broadly grouped into evaluative, perceptual, cognitive-affective and motivational categories for the purpose of the present review. Effect sizes were calculated as Cohen's d for every comparison between ED and control groups. Body dissatisfaction (evaluative category) was the most prevalent facet assessed across studies (62 %), and differences between clinical and control groups were the largest in this category, especially for bulimia nervosa (d = 1.37). Scarcity of studies with male and MD clinical samples, and use of single-item and non-validated measures, should encourage development of instruments for body image facets pertinent to EDs and MD that can be validly applied across gender.
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- Katarina Prnjak
- School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia.
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- Sport Performance Research Institute New Zealand, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand; School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia; Centre for Emotional Health, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia; Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals, SWSLHD, Campbelltown, Australia
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Caputo EL, Feter N, Alt R, da Silva MC. How do different interventions impact stair climbing? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Glob Health Promot 2022; 29:17579759221093388. [PMID: 35746857 DOI: 10.1177/17579759221093388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to analyze the effect of interventions to increase stair use. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS An online search was conducted in January 2021 in five databases (Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, MedLine/PubMed, PsycINFO, and CINAHL). Experimental studies (randomized and non-randomized) conducted in adults, which provided stair use measures with pre- and post-intervention periods were included. A random-effect meta-analysis, as well as subgroup analyses were conducted to evaluate the quantitative effect of interventions on stair use. RESULTS Overall, 34 studies were included in qualitative analyses, and 15 in the meta-analysis. Most of the studies were conducted in Europe and private settings (e.g., office buildings). Overall, interventions increased stair use in adults (odds ratio (OR) 1.48; 95% confidence intervals (CI) 1.38-1.58; I2 = 99.6%). Subgroup analyses showed that interventions increased stair use regardless of the continent and observer type (manual or electronic). However, different settings (shopping malls and office buildings), as well as studies (time of intervention) and intervention characteristics (sign size and location, message characters) were associated with increased stair use. CONCLUSIONS Different interventions can increase stair use in several continents and settings. Sign and message characteristics should be considered when designing interventions or policies to promote physical activity by increasing stair use.
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- Eduardo Lucia Caputo
- Postgraduate Program in Physical Education, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
- Neuroscience and Physical Activity Research Group, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Physical Education, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
- GEEAF - Physical Activity Epidemiology Research Group, Federal University of Pelotas, Brazil
- Neuroscience and Physical Activity Research Group, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Brazil
- Centre on Research in Exercise, Physical Activity and Health, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, Australia
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- Neuroscience and Physical Activity Research Group, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Epidemiology, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Physical Education, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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Murphy SL, Poole JL, Chen YT, Lescoat A, Khanna D. Rehabilitation Interventions in Systemic Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Future Directions. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2022; 74:59-69. [PMID: 34165263 PMCID: PMC8695630 DOI: 10.1002/acr.24737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically review evidence of rehabilitation interventions for improving outcomes in systemic sclerosis (SSc) and to evaluate evidence quality. METHODS Several electronic databases were searched to identify studies in which rehabilitation professionals delivered, supervised, or participated in interventions for individuals with SSc. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or non-randomized trials, one-arm trials, and prospective quasi-experimental studies with interventions were included if they had ≥10 participants. Quality appraisal was conducted by 2 independent raters using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) Scale. RESULTS A total of 16 good or excellent quality studies (15 RCTs, 1 prospective quasi-experimental study) were included. Most rehabilitation interventions focused on hands/upper extremities, followed by multicomponent, orofacial, and directed self-management. Sample sizes varied between 20-267 participants (median 38). In 50% of studies, participants in intervention groups significantly improved compared to controls. Most studies demonstrated within-group improvements in intervention groups. Interventions varied in content, delivery, length, and dose and outcome measures collected. CONCLUSION Existing evidence provides some support for rehabilitation in SSc, such as interventions that focus on hand and upper extremity outcomes or are multicomponent, although there is high study heterogeneity. The evidence base would benefit from interventions testing similar replicable components, use of common outcome measures, and incorporation of delivery modes that enable larger sample sizes. There are challenges in recruiting participants due to the rarity of SSc and high disease burden, as participants' involvement in rehabilitation studies requires active participation over time. Intervention studies designed to reduce participation barriers may facilitate translation of effective interventions into practice.
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- Susan L. Murphy
- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, USA
- VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, GRECC, Ann Arbor, MI USA
- Michigan Scleroderma Program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, USA
- Michigan Scleroderma Program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Michigan Scleroderma Program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Immunology, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes, France
- Univ Rennes, CHU Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé, Environnement et Travail) - UMR_S 1085, Rennes, France
- Division of Rheumatology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Michigan Scleroderma Program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Division of Rheumatology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Kelly CE, Bowers KE, Holton AE, Van Embden D. Non-operatively managed blunt and penetrating renal trauma: Does early follow up CT scan change management? A systematic review. Injury 2022; 53:69-75. [PMID: 34392984 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.07.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 07/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Renal injury accounts for 1-5% of all traumatic injuries. Non-operative management (NOM) of renal trauma has demonstrated higher renal salvage rates and reduced morbidity. AIMS The aim of this review is to clarify the indications of early follow up CT scan for adult patients, with NOM, renal trauma, with a view to avoiding unnecessary CT scanning and radiation exposure in this cohort of patients. METHODS A systematic search was conducted using PubMed (MEDLINE), Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane library, with references from relevant articles also evaluated. Inclusion criteria were defined as studies reporting outcomes of patients ≥12 years of age, with NOM, renal trauma and early CT re-imaging. The outcomes of interest were renal complications requiring intervention, specifically collecting system and vascular complications. RESULTS Five studies met the inclusion criteria. In total, 542 patients were included in this analysis; study sizes ranged from 48 to 207 patients. Early re-imaging was performed for 510 patients, including 489 CTs and 31 Ultrasounds (US). Mean time to re-imaging ranged from 1 - 35.9 days. Twenty three patients required intervention following re-imaging, all of which were for injuries grade ≥ 3 and presented with clinical deterioration prior to re-imaging, had a collecting system injury identified on initial CT scan or both. The number needed to re-image, in order to change the management of one patient, was 22. CONCLUSIONS Although the findings of this review are based on retrospective data, they suggest routine early re-imaging can be safely omitted for all NOM, renal injuries which remain asymptomatic, with no collecting system injury diagnosed on initial CT, provided appropriate delayed phase imaging is available. Future prospective studies are required to further clarify the indications of early re-imaging, specifically for NOM penetrating injuries, and the appropriate modality and timing of early re-imaging for all NOM renal trauma.
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- Caroline E Kelly
- Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom.
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- James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown, Mill Rd, Abbotstown D15, X40D, Dublin, Ireland
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- RCSI School of Pharmacy and Bio Molecular Sciences, 111 St. Stephen's Green, Saint Peter's D02 VN51, Dublin, Ireland
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Santos Cardozo Roque LC, Tenório ADS, de Aquino LT, Ferreira RDS, Duarte ALBP, Dantas AT. Joint mobilization and therapeutic exercises in the hands of patients with systemic sclerosis: A preliminary randomized controlled trial. Clin Rehabil 2021; 36:113-124. [PMID: 34414814 DOI: 10.1177/02692155211038728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effectiveness of Maitland's joint mobilization and therapeutic exercises on the functionality of the hands in patients with systemic sclerosis. DESIGN Randomized controlled trial. SETTING Tertiary university hospital. SUBJECTS Twenty-four patients diagnosed with systemic sclerosis according to ACR/EULAR 2013 criteria; age ⩾18 years and Cochin Hand Functional Scale (COCHIN) score ⩾10. They were randomized to physical therapy group (n = 12) or control group (n = 12). INTERVENTIONS The physical therapy group received joint mobilization and undertook therapeutic exercises, twice a week, for 12 weeks, and received a booklet with information about the disease. The control group only received the booklet about the disease. MAIN MEASURES The primary outcome measure was functionality of the hands (COCHIN). The secondary outcomes measures were disability (SHAQ), pain (visual analogic scale), range of motion (HAMIS and Delta finger-to-palm), grip strength (JAMAR dynamometer), and quality of life (SF12). RESULTS Twenty-two patients were female, with a mean age of 47.4 ± 11.1 years and 18 had limited cutaneous form. The physical therapy group showed a decrease of 11.33 points in the COCHIN in comparison with the control group (P = 0.09). There was a significant increase in range of motion by HAMIS (3.00 ± 1.48 vs 5.42 ± 2.64, P = 0.008), reduction in pain VAS (3.42 ± 2.78 vs 7.75 ± 2.53, P < 0.001), and increase in the physical component of SF12 (38.51 ± 9.60 vs 32.65 ± 9.10, P = 0.038). CONCLUSION Maitland's joint mobilization and therapeutic exercises improved the functionality of the hands, reduced pain in the hands and wrists, increased range of motion, and improved quality of life in patients with systemic sclerosis.
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- Graduate Program in Physiotherapy, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil.,Rheumatology Department of Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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Hachulla E, Agard C, Allanore Y, Avouac J, Bader-Meunier B, Belot A, Berezne A, Bouthors AS, Condette-Wojtasik G, Constans J, De Groote P, Diot E, Dumas F, Jego P, Joly F, Launay D, Le Guern V, Le Quintrec JS, Lescaille G, Meune C, Moulin B, Nguyen C, Omeish N, Pene F, Richard MA, Rochefort J, Roren A, Sitbon O, Sobanski V, Truchetet ME, Mouthon L. French recommendations for the management of systemic sclerosis. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2021; 16:322. [PMID: 34304732 PMCID: PMC8310704 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-021-01844-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a generalized disease of the connective tissue, arterioles, and microvessels, characterized by the appearance of fibrosis and vascular obliteration. There are two main phenotypical forms of SSc: a diffuse cutaneous form that extends towards the proximal region of the limbs and/or torso, and a limited cutaneous form where the cutaneous sclerosis only affects the extremities of the limbs (without passing beyond the elbows and knees). There also exists in less than 10% of cases forms that never involve the skin. This is called SSc sine scleroderma. The prognosis depends essentially on the occurrence of visceral damage and more particularly interstitial lung disease (which is sometimes severe), pulmonary arterial hypertension, or primary cardiac damage, which represent the three commonest causes of mortality in SSc. Another type of involvement with poor prognosis, scleroderma renal crisis, is rare (less than 5% of cases). Cutaneous extension is also an important parameter, with the diffuse cutaneous forms having less favorable prognosis.
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- Eric Hachulla
- Service de Médecine Interne et Immunologie Clinique, Centre de Référence Des Maladies Autoimmunes Systémiques Rares du Nord et Nord-Ouest de France (CeRAINO), Univ. Lille, Inserm, CHU Lille, U1286 - INFINITE - Institute for Translational Research in Inflammation, 59000, Lille, France.
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- Internal Medicine, Nantes University Hospital, University of Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Rheumatology Department, Hôpital Cochin, AP-HP, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Rheumatology Department, Hôpital Cochin, AP-HP, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Pediatric Immunology and Rheumatology; Hospital Necker, APHP, Paris, France
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- Pediatric Nephrology, Rheumatology, Dermatology, HFME, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Bron, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, CHR Annecy-Genevois, Annecy, France
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- Anaesthesia Intensive Care Unit, Jeanne de Flandre Women Hospital, Academic Hospital, ULR 7365 - GRITA - Groupe de Recherche Sur Les Formes Injectables Et Les Technologies Associées, University Lille, Lille, France
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- Service de Médecine Interne et Immunologie Clinique, Centre de Référence Des Maladies Autoimmunes Systémiques Rares du Nord et Nord-Ouest de France (CeRAINO), Univ. Lille, Inserm, CHU Lille, U1286 - INFINITE - Institute for Translational Research in Inflammation, 59000, Lille, France
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- Vascular Medicine Department, Bordeaux University Hospital Centre, Saint André Hospital, FCRIN INI-CRCT (Cardiovascular and Renal Clinical Trialists) PeripherAL Artery DIsease Network (PALADIN), Bordeaux, France
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- Cardiology Department, Lung-Heart Institute, CHU de Lille, 59000, Lille, France
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- Emergency Department, Cochin Hospital, Paris University, Paris, France
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- Internal Medicine and Clinical Immunology Unit, CHU Rennes, Rennes, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, IBD and Nutrition Support, Beaujon Hospital, INSERM UMRS-1149, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, University of Paris, Clichy, France
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- Service de Médecine Interne et Immunologie Clinique, Centre de Référence Des Maladies Autoimmunes Systémiques Rares du Nord et Nord-Ouest de France (CeRAINO), Univ. Lille, Inserm, CHU Lille, U1286 - INFINITE - Institute for Translational Research in Inflammation, 59000, Lille, France
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- Service de Médecine Interne, Centre de Référence Maladies Autoimmunes Systémiques Rares D'Ile de France, Hôpital Cochin, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), APHP-CUP, Hôpital Cochin, Université de Paris, 75014, Paris, France
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- Centre d'Immunologie et Maladies Infectieuses (CIMI-Paris), Department of Odontology, Paris Diderot/Paris 07, Sorbonne Paris Cité, AP-HP, Groupe Hospitalier Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Cardiology Department, Hôpital Avicenne, AP-HP, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, University Hospitals of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Hôpital Cochin, AP-HP, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Oral and Dental Medicine, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, APHP, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Hôpital Cochin, AP-HP. Centre & Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Dermatology, Timone Hospital, University Hospital of Marseille, Marseille, France
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- Oral and Dental Medicine, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, APHP, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- AP-HP Cochin Hospital, Université Paris Descartes Sorbonne Paris Cité, INSERM U1153, Paris, France
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Service de Pneumologie, Hôpital Bicêtre, Laboratoire d'Excellence en Recherche Sur le Médicament et Innovation Thérapeutique, Université Paris-Sud, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Service de Médecine Interne et Immunologie Clinique, Centre de Référence Des Maladies Autoimmunes Systémiques Rares du Nord et Nord-Ouest de France (CeRAINO), Univ. Lille, Inserm, CHU Lille, U1286 - INFINITE - Institute for Translational Research in Inflammation, 59000, Lille, France
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- Service de Médecine Interne, Centre de Référence Maladies Autoimmunes Systémiques Rares D'Ile de France, Hôpital Cochin, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), APHP-CUP, Hôpital Cochin, Université de Paris, 75014, Paris, France.
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Role and effectiveness of complex and supervised rehabilitation on overall and hand function in systemic sclerosis patients-one-year follow-up study. Sci Rep 2021; 11:15174. [PMID: 34312449 PMCID: PMC8313718 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-94549-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to estimate the long-term results of complex and supervised rehabilitation of the hands in systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients. Fifty-one patients were enrolled in this study: 27 patients (study group) were treated with a 4-week complex, supervised rehabilitation protocol. The control group of 24 patients was prescribed a home exercise program alone. Both groups were evaluated at baseline and after 1-, 3-, 6-, and 12-months of follow-up with the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire (DAHS) as the primary outcome, pain (VAS—visual analog scale), Cochin Hand Function Scale (CHFS), Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI), Scleroderma-HAQ (SHAQ), range of motion (d-FTP—delta finger to palm, Kapandji finger opposition test) and hand grip and pinch as the secondary outcomes. Only the study group showed significant improvements in the DASH, VAS, CHFS and SHAQ after 1, 3 and 6 months of follow-up (P = 0.0001). Additionally, moderate correlations between the DASH, CHFS and SHAQ (R = 0.7203; R = 0.6788; P = 0.0001) were found. Complex, supervised rehabilitation improves hand and overall function in SSc patients up to 6 months after the treatment but not in the long term. The regular repetition of this rehabilitation program should be recommended every 3–6 months to maintain better hand and overall function.
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Yakut H, Özalevli S, Aktan R, Özgen Alpaydın A, Merih Birlik A, Can G. Effects of supervised exercise program and home exercise program in patients with systemic sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial. Int J Rheum Dis 2021; 24:1200-1212. [PMID: 34268887 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.14177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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AIM To compare the effects of supervised exercise and home exercise program in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). METHODS Thirty-seven SSc patients were included. Patients with SSc were allocated into 2 groups as supervised and home exercise. Breathing, aerobic and resistance exercises were performed with a physiotherapist for 12 weeks in the supervised exercise group. Breathing, posture and aerobic exercises were given to the home exercise group as a home program for 12 weeks. All patients were assessed at baseline and 12 weeks later in terms of functional capacity, pulmonary functions, respiratory-peripheral muscle strength, dyspnea severity, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and fatigue level. RESULTS Significant improvements were observed in the functional capacity, measured by 6 minute walking test in the supervised exercise group (before = 376.21 ± 65.50, after = 518.78 ± 75.84 m) and home exercise group (before = 384.44 ± 68.14, after = 432.7 ± 70.8 m; (P < .05). Respiratory-peripheral muscle strength (with the exception of inspiratory muscle strength and upper limb strength in the home exercise group) and HRQoL were significantly increased and fatigue level was significantly decreased in the supervised exercise and home exercise groups (P < .05). However, pulmonary functions and dyspnea severity were significantly improved only in the supervised exercise group (P < .05). The supervised exercise program was found superior to the home exercise program for change in all parameters (P < .05). CONCLUSION This study suggests that exercise interventions should be applied in addition to the medical treatments of patients with SSc as supervised and home exercise programs play an important role in the functionality and health status of these patients.
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- Hazal Yakut
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Eskişehir, Turkey
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- School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Izmir University of Economics, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonary disease, School of Medicine, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey
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Stöcker JK, Schouffoer AA, Spierings J, Schriemer MR, Potjewijd J, de Pundert L, van den Hoogen FHJ, Nijhuis-van der Sanden MWG, Staal JB, Satink T, Vonk MC, van den Ende CHM. Evidence and consensus-based recommendations for non-pharmacological treatment of fatigue, hand function loss, Raynaud's phenomenon, and digital ulcers in patients with systemic sclerosis. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2021; 61:1476-1486. [PMID: 34260723 PMCID: PMC8996778 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keab537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Systemic sclerosis is a complex connective tissue disease affecting mental and physical health. Fatigue, hand function loss, and Raynaud's phenomenon are the most prevalent disease-specific symptoms of systemic sclerosis. This study aimed to develop consensus and evidence-based recommendations for non-pharmacological treatment of these symptoms. METHODS A multidisciplinary task force was installed comprising 20 Dutch experts. After agreeing on the method for formulating the recommendations, clinically relevant questions about patient education and treatments were inventoried. During a face-to-face task force meeting, draft recommendations were generated through a systematically structured discussion, following the nominal group technique. To support the recommendations, an extensive literature search was conducted in MEDLINE and six other databases until September 2020, and 20 key systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials, and published recommendations were selected. Moreover, 13 Dutch medical specialists were consulted on non-pharmacological advice regarding Raynaud's phenomenon and digital ulcers. For each recommendation the level of evidence and the level of agreement was determined. RESULTS Forty-one evidence and consensus-based recommendations were developed, and 34, concerning treatments and patient education of fatigue (12), hand function loss (8), and Raynaud's phenomenon/digital ulcers-related problems (14), were approved by the task force. CONCLUSIONS These 34 recommendations provide guidance on non-pharmacological treatment of three of the most frequently described symptoms in patients with systemic sclerosis. The proposed recommendations can guide referrals to health professionals, inform the content of non-pharmacological interventions, and can be used in the development of national and international postgraduate educational offerings.
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- Juliane K Stöcker
- Sint Maartenskliniek, Department of Research, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,HAN University of Applied Sciences, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research group, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Radboud university medical center, Department of Rheumatic diseases, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Leiden University Medical Center, Department of Rheumatology, Leiden, The Netherlands.,Haga Teaching Hospital, Department of Rheumatology, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Royal Free and University College London, Department of Inflammation, Centre for Rheumatology and Connective Tissue Diseases, London, United Kingdom
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- Sint Maartenskliniek, Department of Research, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,National Association for people with Lupus, Systemic Sclerosis, Antiphospholipid syndrome, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Maastricht University Medical Center, Department of Clinical immunology, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Haga Teaching Hospital, Department of physical therapy, The Hague, The Netherlands.,University Medical Center Utrecht, Department of Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Science and Sport, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Sint Maartenskliniek, Department of Research, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Radboud university medical center, Department of Rheumatic diseases, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- HAN University of Applied Sciences, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research group, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Radboud university medical center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ Healthcare, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- HAN University of Applied Sciences, Research group Neuro Rehabilitation, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,European Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Radboud university medical center, Department of Rheumatic diseases, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Sint Maartenskliniek, Department of Research, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Radboud university medical center, Department of Rheumatic diseases, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Discepola MN, Carboni-Jiménez A, Kwakkenbos L, Henry RS, Boruff J, Krishnan A, Boström C, Culos-Reed SN, Hudson M, Leader DM, Mattsson M, Mouthon L, Wojeck R, Yakes Jimenez E, Sauve M, Welling J, Guillot G, Benedetti A, Thombs BD. Effects of non-pharmacological and non-surgical interventions on health outcomes in systemic sclerosis: protocol for a living systematic review. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e047428. [PMID: 33947738 PMCID: PMC8098987 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-047428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Systemic sclerosis (SSc; scleroderma) is a rare, chronic, autoimmune disease with a high level of burden, a significant impact on the ability to carry out daily activities, and a considerable negative impact on health-related quality of life. Non-pharmacological interventions could be provided to potentially improve mental and physical health outcomes. However, the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions on health and well-being among individuals with SSc has not been well established. The proposed living systematic review aims to identify and evaluate randomised controlled trial (RCT) evidence on the effectiveness of non-pharmacological and non-surgical interventions on mental and physical health outcomes and on the delivery of such services in SSc. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Eligible studies will be RCTs that examine non-pharmacological and non-surgical interventions aimed at improving health outcomes among individuals with SSc or the delivery of services intended to improve healthcare or support of people with SSc (eg, support groups). All RCTs included in a previous systematic review that sought studies published between 1990 and March 2014 will be evaluated for inclusion. Additional trials will be sought from January 2014 onwards using a similar, augmented search strategy developed by a health sciences librarian. We will search the MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library and Web of Science databases and will not restrict by language. Two independent reviewers will determine the eligibility of identified RCTs and will extract data using a prespecified standardised form in DistillerSR. Meta-analyses will be considered if ≥2 eligible RCTs report similar non-pharmacological interventions and comparable health outcomes. We will conduct a qualitative synthesis for interventions that cannot be synthesised via meta-analysis. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION We will post initial and ongoing results via a website, publish results periodically via peer-reviewed journal publication, and present results at patient-oriented events. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42020219914.
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- Marie-Nicole Discepola
- Lady Davis Institute of the Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Psychology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute of the Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud Universiteit, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Lady Davis Institute of the Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute of the Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine, McGill University Faculty of Medicine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Physiotherapy, Sunderby Hospital, Lulea, Sweden
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- Service de Médecine Interne, Centre de Référence Maladies Auto-immunes et Systémiques Rares d'Ile de France, Hopital Cochin Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Paris, France
- APHP-CUP, Hôpital Cochin, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- School of Nursing, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine and College of Population Health, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, California, USA
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- Scleroderma Societies of Canada and Ontario, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- FESCA Patient Research Partner, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine, McGill University Faculty of Medicine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Departments of Medicine and of Epidemiology, Biostatistics & Occupational Health, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Respiratory Epidemiology and Clinical Research Unit, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute of the Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McGill University Faculty of Medicine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Departments of Medicine and of Epidemiology, Biostatistics & Occupational Health, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Biomedical Ethics Unit, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Murphy SL, Barber M, Huang S, Sabbagh M, Cutter G, Khanna D. Intensive and App-Delivered Occupational Therapy to Improve Upper Extremity Function in Early Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis: A Pilot Two-Arm Trial. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2021; 60:5002-5011. [PMID: 33839775 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keab339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Systemic sclerosis (SSc) reduces upper extremity function and performance of everyday activities; however, there are few evidence-based rehabilitation interventions. This study examined short and longer-term effects of two occupational therapy interventions on hand disability. METHODS Participants with diffuse cutaneous SSc were randomized to one of two 18-week interventions: Intensive group, receiving 8-weekly in-person occupational therapy sessions with App-delivered home exercises, or App alone group. The primary outcome was QuickDASH hand disability; secondary outcomes were physical function (PROMIS scale), and total active hand motion. Linear mixed models were used to examine treatment effects. RESULTS Most participants were female (72%); the mean age was 52 years ± 13.4 (n = 32). There were no significant between-group effects on QuickDASH (p = 1.0; mean change -6.4 on 0-100 scale in both groups at 18 weeks). Left lateral pinch, an exploratory outcome, improved in App alone compared to Intensive from baseline to 18 weeks. Within groups, the intensive group had the largest improvements after 8 weeks (-8.5 on QuickDASH; p = 0.03), but then lost gains from 8 to 18 weeks while the App alone group had modest improvements from baseline to 8 weeks, but then continued to improve. Of completers, 50% had clinically meaningful improvement on QuickDASH in the Intensive group and 64% had improvement in App alone. CONCLUSION Both interventions showed beneficial effects on hand disability. Participants in the App alone group improved equally to the Intensive group at 18 weeks. Our findings provide support for further study into telehealth rehabilitation approaches.
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- Susan L Murphy
- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, USA.,VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, GRECC, Ann Arbor, MI USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI USA
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- School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI USA
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- School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI USA
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Wojeck RK, Bailey DE, Somers TJ, Knisely MR. Self-management interventions in systemic sclerosis: A systematic review. Res Nurs Health 2021; 44:376-392. [PMID: 33651396 PMCID: PMC7971253 DOI: 10.1002/nur.22118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Revised: 12/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Systemic sclerosis is a rare and incurable autoimmune disease in which patients are challenged with self-managing their disease. Systematic evaluation of the essential self-management intervention components and self-management outcomes is necessary to assess the state of the science of self-management for patients with systemic sclerosis. As such, the purpose of this systematic review was to identify and describe self-management interventions and their impact on self-management outcomes in adults with systemic sclerosis. Studies were included if they contained a self-management intervention, incorporated at least one self-management outcome identified as a common data element by the National Institute of Nursing Research (i.e., patient activation, self-efficacy, self-regulation, global health), and were conducted in adults with systemic sclerosis. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines, PubMed, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and Embase were searched from the inception of each database to March 2020, yielding a total of 215 studies. Of these reports, 16 met the inclusion criteria for this review. There was notable variability in the types of self-management interventions and their effects on key self-management outcomes. Self-management interventions focused on improving physical function through rehabilitation programs were the most common interventions (n = 7). The poor methodological quality of the studies included in this systematic review, however, limited the synthesis of and recommendations for self-management interventions in adults with systemic sclerosis. Future research in systemic sclerosis should include key self-management outcomes in larger, more rigorously designed studies to allow for comparisons across studies and to advance the science of self-management.
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- Robyn K. Wojeck
- Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral, Sciences, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Filippetti M, Cazzoletti L, Zamboni F, Ferrari P, Caimmi C, Smania N, Tardivo S, Ferrari M. Effect of a tailored home-based exercise program in patients with systemic sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2020; 30:1675-1684. [PMID: 32350931 PMCID: PMC7496851 DOI: 10.1111/sms.13702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2019] [Revised: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim was to evaluate the effect of a home-based exercise program on functional capacity, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and disability, in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). METHODS A 6-month randomized controlled trial was conducted on SSc patients by comparing a home-based minimally supervised exercise program (exercise on a stationary cycle and strengthening of upper limbs; stretching of the hands) with usual care. At baseline and after 3 and 6 months, the patients underwent: 6 minutes walking test; hand mobility in scleroderma test; maximal exercise test on an ergocycle; strength measures (handgrip, quadriceps, and biceps). HRQoL (short-form 36 [SF-36]) and disability (health assessment questionnaire disability index [HAQ-DI]) were measured at the same time. RESULTS Forty-four patients participated in the study. Twenty-two were randomly assigned to the intervention group (IG, mean age 63.60 ± 10.40 years) and 22 to the control group (CG, 61.80 ± 14.40 years). At 6 months, the distance walked in 6 minutes increased by 46 m (baseline 486, 95% CI 458-513 m; 6 months 532, 95% CI 504-561 m) in IG, whereas it decreased by 5 m (baseline 464, 95% CI 431-497 m; 6 months 459, 95% CI 427-490 m) in CG with a significantly different temporal trend at the between-groups comparison (P < .001). An improvement was also observed for strength measures (handgrip, P = .003; quadriceps, P < .001; biceps, P < .001), for the SF-36 physical component score (P < .001) and for the HAQ-DI (P = .011). CONCLUSIONS This study indicates that in SSc patients, a minimally supervised home-based exercise program improves physical performance, quality of life, and disability in comparison with usual care.
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- Mirko Filippetti
- Unit of Respiratory Disease and Sports MedicineDepartment of MedicineUniversity of VeronaVeronaItaly
- Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research CenterDepartment of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement SciencesUniversity of VeronaVeronaItaly
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public HealthUniversity of VeronaVeronaItaly
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- Unit of Respiratory Disease and Sports MedicineDepartment of MedicineUniversity of VeronaVeronaItaly
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- Unit of Respiratory Disease and Sports MedicineDepartment of MedicineUniversity of VeronaVeronaItaly
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- Rheumatology UnitDepartment of MedicineUniversity of VeronaVeronaItaly
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- Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research CenterDepartment of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement SciencesUniversity of VeronaVeronaItaly
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public HealthUniversity of VeronaVeronaItaly
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- Unit of Respiratory Disease and Sports MedicineDepartment of MedicineUniversity of VeronaVeronaItaly
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Stöcker JK, Vonk MC, van den Hoogen FHJ, Nijhuis-van der Sanden MWG, Spierings J, Staal JB, Satink T, van den Ende CHM. Room for improvement in non-pharmacological systemic sclerosis care? - a cross-sectional online survey of 650 patients. BMC Rheumatol 2020; 4:43. [PMID: 32760879 PMCID: PMC7393838 DOI: 10.1186/s41927-020-00142-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/ OBJECTIVE To gain insight in the use of current systemic sclerosis (SSc) care provided by health professionals from the patient perspective. We focused on referral reasons, treatment goals, the alignment with unmet care needs, and outcome satisfaction. METHODS Dutch SSc patients from 13 participating rheumatology departments were invited to complete an online survey. Descriptive statistics were used to describe current use of non-pharmacological care and outcome satisfaction. Reasons for referral and treatment goals were encoded in International Classification of Function and Disability (ICF) terms. RESULTS We included 650 patients (mean (standard deviation [SD]) age, 59.4 (11.4) years. 50% had contact with a health professional in the past year; 76.3% since disease onset. Physiotherapists were the most frequently visited in the past year (40.0%), followed by dental hygienists (11.4%) and podiatrists (9.2%). The three most common referral reasons were pain, joint mobility and cardiovascular functions. Fatigue, Raynaud's phenomenon, physical limitations, reduced hand function and joint problems were mentioned by more than 25% of all respondents as unmet needs. The proportion of patients treated in the past year by a health professional who were satisfied with knowledge and expertise of their health professionals was 74.4%; 73% reported improved daily activities and better coping with complaints. However, 48.9% perceived that the collaboration between rheumatologist and health professional was never or only sometimes sufficient. CONCLUSION Despite the high outcome satisfaction and good accessibility of health professionals, there are obstacles in the access to non-pharmacological care and communication barriers between health professionals and rheumatologists.
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- Juliane K Stöcker
- Department of Rheumatology, Sint Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Group, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Rheumatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Sint Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Rheumatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Group, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ Healthcare, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Research Group Neuro Rehabilitation, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- European Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy, HvA University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Sint Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Rheumatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Belz D, Moinzadeh P, Riemekasten G, Henes J, Müller‐Ladner U, Blank N, Koetter I, Siegert E, Pfeiffer C, Schmalzing M, Zeidler G, Schmeiser T, Worm M, Guenther C, Susok L, Kreuter A, Sunderkoetter C, Juche A, Aberer E, Gaebelein‐Wissing N, Ramming A, Kuhr K, Hunzelmann N. Large Variability of Frequency and Type of Physical Therapy in Patients in the German Network for Systemic Sclerosis. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2020; 72:1041-1048. [DOI: 10.1002/acr.23998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2018] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- D. Belz
- University Hospital Cologne Cologne Germany
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- University Hospital Tübingen Tübingen Germany
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- Justus Liebig University Giessen Campus Kerckhoff Bad Nauheim Germany
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- University Hospital Heidelberg Heidelberg Germany
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- Charité, Universitätsmedizin Berlin Berlin Germany
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- Johanniter‐Krankenhaus im Fläming Treuenbrietzen Treuenbrietzen Germany
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- Charité, Universitätsmedizin Berlin Berlin Germany
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- University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden Germany
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- St. Josef Hospital Bochum Bochum Germany
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- Helios St. Elisabeth Klinik Oberhausen Oberhausen Germany
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- Immanuel Krankenhaus Berlin‐Buch Berlin Germany
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- Medical University of Graz Graz Austria
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- University Hospital Erlangen Erlangen Germany
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- University of Cologne Cologne Germany
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Lymphology is evolving in search of a better management of lymphedema patients, both as to the diagnostic pathway and as to the therapeutic options. Similarly, lymphatic system is involved in a wide spectrum of pathophysiologic processes of most chronic degenerative diseases. Translational medicine integrates the interdisciplinary scientific knowledge to improve diagnostic and therapeutic options in the biomedical field. Inflammation and lymphatic function are regarded as the connecting biochemical factors in most diseases. This review focuses on the scientific publications regarding lymphatic system in connection to psycho-neuroendocrine immunology, hormesis, epigenetics and more generally nutrition and lifestyle. The interaction between lymphology and translational medicine may play a relevant role to improve management of lymphedema on the one hand, and of chronic degenerative diseases on the other.
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- Attilio Cavezzi
- Eurocenter Venalinfa, San Benedetto del Tronto, Ascoli Piceno, Italy -
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- Eurocenter Venalinfa, San Benedetto del Tronto, Ascoli Piceno, Italy
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De Pasquale C, Pistorio ML, Veroux M, Indelicato L, Biffa G, Bennardi N, Zoncheddu P, Martinelli V, Giaquinta A, Veroux P. Psychological and Psychopathological Aspects of Kidney Transplantation: A Systematic Review. Front Psychiatry 2020; 11:106. [PMID: 32194453 PMCID: PMC7066324 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.00106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Kidney transplantation is a serious event that involves profound psychological, relational and social changes both for the patient and his family context. Assessment of personality profile, awareness of disease, family and social support of the patient candidate for kidney transplantation are necessary because factors not adequately considered, can influence the success of the transplant and alter the psychological stability of the patient. The present study aims to provide a systematic review of the literature of the last twelve years (2006-2018), focusing in particular on patient's readiness level and illness management and on possible psychopathology. Sixty-two studies were examined. Based on the Downs and Black checklist, most studies (n = 32) were of high quality; 15 of which related to lifestyle, health education, and therapeutic adherence in post-renal transplantation, 17 studies concerned the possible existence of psychopathology and cognitive impairment of renal deceased transplanted subjects. The literature used has shown that the population of kidney transplant patients is exposed to a high risk of psychiatric disorders with repercussions on the quality of life and the risk of rejection. Therefore, an adequate pre-transplant psychosocial assessment is necessary, which allows a more in-depth knowledge of the candidate to plan coping strategies and possible post-transplant psychotherapy.
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- Concetta De Pasquale
- Department of Educational Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.,Vascular Surgery and Organ Transplant Unit, University Hospital of Catania, Catania, Italy.,SIPsiTO, Italian Society of Psychology and Psychiatry of Organ Transplants, Catania, Italy
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- Vascular Surgery and Organ Transplant Unit, University Hospital of Catania, Catania, Italy.,SIPsiTO, Italian Society of Psychology and Psychiatry of Organ Transplants, Catania, Italy.,Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Vascular Surgery and Organ Transplant Unit, University Hospital of Catania, Catania, Italy.,Department of Surgery, Transplantation and Advanced Technologies GF Ingrassia, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Educational Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- SIPsiTO, Italian Society of Psychology and Psychiatry of Organ Transplants, Catania, Italy.,Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy Unit, San Martino Hospital-Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- SIPsiTO, Italian Society of Psychology and Psychiatry of Organ Transplants, Catania, Italy.,University Hospital, City of Health and Science, Turin, Italy
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- SIPsiTO, Italian Society of Psychology and Psychiatry of Organ Transplants, Catania, Italy.,Department of Mental Health, Bergamo Local Health Authority, Bergamo, Italy
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- Vascular Surgery and Organ Transplant Unit, University Hospital of Catania, Catania, Italy.,Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Vascular Surgery and Organ Transplant Unit, University Hospital of Catania, Catania, Italy.,Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions to improve paretic propulsion in individuals with stroke - A systematic review. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2020; 71:176-188. [PMID: 31770660 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2019.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2019] [Revised: 09/19/2019] [Accepted: 10/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Stroke survivors often show reduced walking velocity and gait asymmetry. These gait abnormalities are associated with reduced propulsion of the paretic leg. This review aimed to provide an overview of the potential effectiveness of post-stroke rehabilitation interventions to improve paretic propulsion, ankle kinetics and walking velocity. METHODS A systematic search was performed in Pubmed, Web of Science, Embase, and Pedro. Studies were eligible if they reported changes in propulsion measures (impulse, peak value and symmetry ratios) or ankle kinetics (moment and power) following intervention in stroke survivors (group size ≥10). Study selection, data extraction and quality assessment were performed independently by two authors. FINDINGS A total of 28 studies were included, of which 25 studies applied exercise interventions, two studies focused on surgical interventions, and one on non-invasive brain stimulation. The number of high-quality trials was limited (N = 6; score Downs and Black scale ≥19). Propulsion measures were the primary outcome in eight studies. In general, mixed results were reported with 14 interventions yielding improvements in propulsion and ankle kinetics. In contrast, gains in walking velocity were observed in the vast majority of studies (N = 20 out of 23). INTERPRETATION Interventions that yielded gains in propulsion appeared to have in common that they challenged and/or enabled the utilization of latent propulsive capacity of the paretic leg during walking. Walking speed generally increased, regardless of the observed change in propulsion, suggesting the use of compensatory mechanisms. Findings should, however, be interpreted with some caution, as the evidence base for this emerging focus of rehabilitation is limited.
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Iudici M, Bafeta A, Atal I, Ravaud P. Ten Years of Interventional Research in Systemic Sclerosis: A Systematic Mapping of Trial Registries. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2019; 72:140-148. [DOI: 10.1002/acr.23817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2018] [Accepted: 11/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Michele Iudici
- INSERMUMR 1153, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Sorbonne Paris Cité Research Center Paris France
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- INSERMUMR 1153, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Sorbonne Paris Cité Research Center Paris France
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- INSERMUMR 1153, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Sorbonne Paris Cité Research Center Paris France
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- INSERMUMR 1153, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Sorbonne Paris Cité Research CenterHôpital Hôtel‐DieuAssistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, and Cochrane France, Paris, France, and Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health New York New York
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Liem SIE, Vliet Vlieland TPM, Schoones JW, de Vries-Bouwstra JK. The effect and safety of exercise therapy in patients with systemic sclerosis: a systematic review. Rheumatol Adv Pract 2019; 3:rkz044. [PMID: 31858074 PMCID: PMC6913710 DOI: 10.1093/rap/rkz044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2019] [Revised: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Given the shortcomings of previous literature reviews evaluating the effect and safety of exercise therapy in SSc, we aimed to carry out a systematic review of the literature specifically on this topic. A structured search strategy was performed in Medline (via PubMed) and other electronic databases from 1990 to 3 September 2019. Randomized controlled trials, observational designs, conference abstracts and trial registrations were included if they concerned SSc patients ≥18 years of age, exercise therapy and reported outcomes related to physical functioning. Nine articles were included. Four randomized controlled trials compared (a) hand exercises, (b) orofacial exercises, (c) aerobic exercises or (d) aerobic exercises plus resistance training with no exercise, demonstrating effects on hand function (a), maximum mouth opening (b), peak oxygen uptake (c + d) and quality of life. All five observational studies concerning hand, orofacial, aerobic and/or strengthening exercises reported improvements of hand function, mouth opening, aerobic capacity and/or muscle strength. In conclusion, the evidence on the effect and safety of exercise therapy in SSc is scanty.
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- Walaeus Library, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Distler O, Volkmann ER, Hoffmann-Vold AM, Maher TM. Current and future perspectives on management of systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease. Expert Rev Clin Immunol 2019; 15:1009-1017. [PMID: 31566449 DOI: 10.1080/1744666x.2020.1668269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Introduction: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare and complex connective tissue disease characterized by fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a common complication of SSc and the leading cause of SSc-related death. No drugs are licensed for the treatment of SSc-ILD. Areas covered: This review provides an overview of the current treatment of SSc-ILD and a perspective on investigational therapies, focusing on those studied in randomized controlled trials. Expert opinion: There is substantial room for improvement in the treatment of SSc-ILD. Current treatment focuses on immunosuppressant therapies, particularly cyclophosphamide and mycophenolate. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation has been shown to improve long-term outcomes, but the risk of treatment-related mortality restricts its use to select patients at specialized centers. Modifying the course of disease to improve outcomes remains the goal for new therapies. Several drugs are under investigation as potential therapies for SSc-ILD, providing hope that the limited treatment armamentarium for SSc-ILD will be expanded and improved in the near future. Expert consensus is needed on how to screen for and monitor SSc-ILD and on when to initiate and escalate therapy.
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- Oliver Distler
- Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital , Zurich , Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California , Los Angeles , CA , USA
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- National Institute for Health Research Respiratory Clinical Research Facility, Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, and Fibrosis Research Group, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College , London , UK
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Kocher A, Simon M, Dwyer AA, Villiger PM, Künzler-Heule P, De Geest S, Berben L, Nicca D. Developing a rare disease chronic care model: Management of systemic sclerosis (MANOSS) study protocol. J Adv Nurs 2019; 75:3774-3791. [PMID: 31452216 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Revised: 07/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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AIM The aim of the management of systemic sclerosis (MANOSS) study described in this protocol is to develop a chronic care model, based on a contextual analysis and stakeholder involvement, for patients living with the rare disease systemic sclerosis (SSc) in Switzerland. DESIGN Applying an implementation science approach, this study starts with an explanatory sequential mixed method study for contextual analysis, followed by broad stakeholder involvement for model development and a Delphi study to reach consensus. METHODS First, a quantitative cross-sectional survey with patients and healthcare professionals (HPs) will be conducted to identify current practice patterns of chronic illness management and technology readiness. Second, qualitative interviews with patients, family members and HPs will be performed to gain a deeper understanding of care needs identified in the quantitative survey. Third, a model of care will be co-created with input from patients, HPs and other experts. The eHealth enhanced Chronic Care Model will serve as a guiding framework. The new model and corresponding outcome parameters will be refined using a Delphi-study approach to reach consensus on a testable model of care for persons living with SSc. The protocol has received research ethics committee approval in September 2018 by the Swiss Ethics Committee. DISCUSSION The MANOSS study's participatory approach is essential for contextual fit of the model for patients with SSc in this setting. Subsequent feasibility testing and implementation are planned to evaluate the model's value in relation to health disparities faced by this patient population. IMPACT Patients living with this rare disease lack access to coordinated, specialized care and self-management support from qualified HPs. Reengineering of current care, with consideration for technological opportunities, is warranted to meet patients' and families' needs.
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- Agnes Kocher
- Institute of Nursing Science (INS), Department Public Health (DPH), Faculty of Medicine, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergology, Inselspital Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute of Nursing Science (INS), Department Public Health (DPH), Faculty of Medicine, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Nursing Research Unit, Inselspital Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Connell School of Nursing, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA
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- Department of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergology, Inselspital Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute of Nursing Science (INS), Department Public Health (DPH), Faculty of Medicine, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Gastroenterology/Hepatology and Department of Nursing Development, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Institute of Nursing Science (INS), Department Public Health (DPH), Faculty of Medicine, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Academic Center for Nursing and Midwifery, KU-Leuven, Belgium
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- Division of Nursing, Department of Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Nursing Development, University Children's Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Institute of Nursing Science (INS), Department Public Health (DPH), Faculty of Medicine, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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A randomised controlled trial of wax baths as an additive therapy to hand exercises in patients with systemic sclerosis. Physiotherapy 2019; 105:370-377. [DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2018.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2017] [Accepted: 08/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Murphy SL, Barber MW, Homer K, Dodge C, Cutter GR, Khanna D. Occupational Therapy Treatment to Improve Upper Extremity Function in Individuals with Early Systemic Sclerosis: A Pilot Study. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2019; 70:1653-1660. [PMID: 29381834 DOI: 10.1002/acr.23522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2017] [Accepted: 01/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the feasibility and preliminary effects of occupational therapy to improve upper extremity function in patients with early systemic sclerosis (SSc; scleroderma) who have upper extremity contractures. METHODS A single-group pilot clinical rehabilitation trial was conducted at the University of Michigan Scleroderma Center. Patients with SSc and ≥1 upper extremity contracture (n = 21) participated in a total of 8 weekly in-person occupational therapy sessions. The therapy consisted of thermal modalities, tissue mobilization, and upper extremity mobility exercises. The participants were instructed to perform upper extremity exercises at home between sessions. Feasibility was measured by the percent enrollment as well as session attendance and session duration. The primary outcome measure was the Shortened Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand measure (QuickDASH); secondary and exploratory outcomes included the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) physical function measures; objective measures of upper extremity mobility, strength, and coordination; and skin thickening. Linear mixed models were used to determine the effects of treatment on the primary and secondary outcomes. RESULTS Fifty percent of potentially eligible subjects (24 of 48) were interested in participating. Twenty-one (88%) of the 24 subjects were enrolled, and 19 (91%) of these 21 subjects completed all sessions. The mean ± SD age of the participants was 47.9 ± 16.1 years; 100% had diffuse SSc, and the mean disease duration was 3.1 years. At 8 weeks, participants had statistically significant improvement in the QuickDASH and PROMIS physical function measure (P = 0.0012 and P = 0.004, respectively). Approximately one-half of participants in the sample achieved improvement in the QuickDASH and PROMIS measure that exceeded minimally important differences. CONCLUSION In-person treatment sessions were feasible in the patients with SSc and resulted in statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in upper extremity and physical function. In future studies, the effects of SSc should be compared with those in a control condition, and the durability of treatment effects should be examined.
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- Susan L Murphy
- University of Michigan and VA Ann Arbor Health Care System, Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- University of Michigan Scleroderma Center, Ann Arbor
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- University of Michigan Scleroderma Center, Ann Arbor
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Feter N, Dos Santos TS, Caputo EL, da Silva MC. What is the role of smartphones on physical activity promotion? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Public Health 2019; 64:679-690. [PMID: 30758514 DOI: 10.1007/s00038-019-01210-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2018] [Revised: 01/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To identify and evaluate the effect of interventions that used cell phones as a means to promote physical activity (PA). METHODS The databases searched were MedLine/PubMed, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, PsycINFO, Science Direct, Lilacs, and SciELO. After removing duplicates, applying exclusion criteria, and checking the reference lists, 45 studies were reviewed. The Downs and Black (D&B) scale measured methodological quality, and a random effect model was used to compute the meta-analysis of PA by the reported unit (minutes per day or steps per day), delivery agent (application (APP), SMS, or other), and PA measurement (questionnaire, accelerometer, pedometer). RESULTS Mobile phone-based PA interventions were efficient in increasing both minutes [10.49; CI (3.37-17.60); p = 0.004] and steps per day [735.17; CI (227.72-1242.61); p = 0.005] in adults when compared to baseline. Furthermore, APP-based interventions were able to increase the number of steps (p = 0.04) and minutes per day of PA (p = 0.04) in adults. Also, 85% of included manuscripts were classified as moderate- to high-quality articles. CONCLUSIONS Mobile phone-based PA interventions, inclusive those delivery by APP, were effective to increase minutes and steps per day in adults.
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- Natan Feter
- Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil.
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- Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil.,University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Gholizadeh S, Meier A, Malcarne VL. Measuring and managing appearance anxiety in patients with systemic sclerosis. Expert Rev Clin Immunol 2019; 15:341-346. [PMID: 30681381 DOI: 10.1080/1744666x.2019.1573673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Systemic sclerosis (SSc, scleroderma) is a progressive, autoimmune, connective tissue disease of unknown etiology that can cause changes in appearance in socially important areas of the body (e.g. face and hands). Social concerns related to changes in appearance can contribute to anxiety specific to situations where one's appearance will be evaluated, or appearance anxiety. Appearance anxiety is a relevant but underexplored construct in SSc. Areas covered: We review the current knowledge on appearance anxiety in SSc, including assessment of the construct and interventions. Relevant references in the field were obtained through a literature search in MEDLINE/PubMed and PsycINFO for articles published through September 2018. Expert commentary: There is a dearth of research in the SSc literature examining the construct of appearance anxiety. A growing interest in appearance anxiety in SSc has led to several relevant measures being validated in this population, including the Social Appearance Anxiety Scale. Important areas for future research are the development of interventions to address appearance anxiety and the use of randomized controlled trials to evaluate these interventions.
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- Shadi Gholizadeh
- a Department of Psychiatry , McGill University , Montréal , Canada.,b Department of Psychology , San Diego State University , San Diego , CA , USA
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- b Department of Psychology , San Diego State University , San Diego , CA , USA
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- b Department of Psychology , San Diego State University , San Diego , CA , USA.,c Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry , SDSU/UC San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology , San Diego , CA , USA
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Cottin V, Brown KK. Interstitial lung disease associated with systemic sclerosis (SSc-ILD). Respir Res 2019; 20:13. [PMID: 30658650 PMCID: PMC6339436 DOI: 10.1186/s12931-019-0980-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 145] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Accepted: 01/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare connective tissue disease with a heterogeneous clinical course. Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a common manifestation of SSc and a leading cause of death. Main body All patients newly diagnosed with SSc should receive a comprehensive clinical evaluation, including assessment of respiratory symptoms, a high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scan of the chest, and pulmonary function tests. ILD can develop in any patient with SSc, including those with pulmonary hypertension, but the risk is increased in those with diffuse (rather than limited) cutaneous SSc, those with anti-Scl-70/anti-topoisomerase I antibody, and in the absence of anti-centromere antibody. While it can occur at any time, the risk of developing ILD is greatest early in the course of SSc, so patients should be monitored closely in the first few years after diagnosis. An increased extent of lung fibrosis on HRCT and a low forced vital capacity (FVC) are predictors of early mortality. While not all patients will require treatment, current approaches to the treatment of progressive SSc-ILD focus on immunosuppressant therapies, including cyclophosphamide and mycophenolate mofetil. In patients with severe and/or rapidly progressive disease, both haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and lung transplantation have been successfully used. A number of medications, including the two drugs approved for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), are under active investigation as potential new therapies for SSc-ILD. Conclusions Physicians managing patients with SSc should maintain a high level of suspicion and regularly monitor for ILD, particularly in the first few years after diagnosis.
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- Vincent Cottin
- National Reference Center for Rare Pulmonary Diseases, Louis Pradel Hospital, Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, 28 Avenue du Doyen Lepine, 69677 Lyon Cedex, Lyon, France.
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- National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson Street, Denver, CO, 80206, USA
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Feter N, Penny J, Freitas M, Rombaldi A. Effect of physical exercise on hippocampal volume in adults: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Sci Sports 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.scispo.2018.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Stöcker JK, Cup EHC, Vonk MC, van den Hoogen FHJ, Nijhuis-van der Sanden MWG, Staal JB, van den Ende CHM. What moves the rheumatologist? Unravelling decision making in the referral of systemic sclerosis patients to health professionals: a qualitative study. Rheumatol Adv Pract 2018; 2:rky027. [PMID: 31431973 PMCID: PMC6649894 DOI: 10.1093/rap/rky027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2018] [Revised: 07/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Well-coordinated multidisciplinary non-pharmacological care is considered to be a cornerstone in the management of patients with systemic sclerosis. However, it has been discovered that unmet information and health care needs are common in patients with SSc. In addition, referrals by rheumatologists do not always correspond with potential treatment goals as identified by health professionals. The aim of this study was to gain insight into the current referral routine of rheumatologists in SSc patients and to identify and explore factors influencing rheumatologists' decisions about referral of SSc patients to health professionals. METHODS Qualitative semi-structured interviews were held with 13 rheumatologists specializing in SSc management from different hospitals in The Netherlands. RESULTS Our study identified rheumatologists' beliefs and local policy as influencing factors for referral to health professionals and a clear need for a better referral policy. Furthermore, a lack of knowledge about and low confidence in the competence of other disciplines were identified as barriers for referral to health professionals, which may possibly lead to undertreatment. CONCLUSION In the opinion of the majority of rheumatologists, adequate referral to health professionals requires an active role for the patient and increased visibility from health professionals.
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- Juliane K Stöcker
- Department of Rheumatology, St. Maartenskliniek, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Research Group Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Rheumatology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Nijmegen Centre for Evidence Based Practice, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, St. Maartenskliniek, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Rheumatology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Research Group Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- IQ Healthcare, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, St. Maartenskliniek, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Rheumatology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Effects of exercise training on cognition in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review. Respir Med 2018; 139:110-116. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2018.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2017] [Revised: 04/09/2018] [Accepted: 05/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Müller M, Klingberg K, Wertli MM, Carreira H. Manual lymphatic drainage and quality of life in patients with lymphoedema and mixed oedema: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Qual Life Res 2018; 27:1403-1414. [PMID: 29404923 PMCID: PMC5951867 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-018-1796-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Purpose To assess the impact of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of adults with lymphoedema or mixed oedema, through a systematic review of randomised controlled trials (RCTs). Methods MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CENTRAL, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and ClinicalTrials.gov were searched to identify RCTs evaluating HRQoL after a MLD intervention compared to non-MLD interventions (PROSPERO 2016:CRD42016042255). We extracted the effect of the interventions on the HRQoL (primary outcome) as well as data on volume and functional changes, and adverse events when available (secondary outcomes). Results Eight studies were eligible. The studies were heterogeneous in the aetiology of oedema, schemes of MLD applied, additional treatments offered with MLD, length of follow-up, instruments used to assess HRQoL and interventions offered to the control group. Five studies included patients with breast cancer-related arm lymphoedema; one study reported increased HRQoL among patients randomised to the MLD group. The two RCTs that involved patients with leg mixed oedema due to chronic venous insufficiency did not find between-group differences in the overall HRQoL. One trial included patients with hand oedema from systemic sclerosis and showed higher HRQoL in the group that received MLD. No studies reported reductions in HRQoL, or severe adverse events after MLD. The small numbers of patients analysed in all studies may have resulted in lack of power to detect between-group differences in HRQoL. Conclusions The effect of MLD on the HRQoL of patients with chronic oedema is unclear. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s11136-018-1796-5) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Martin Müller
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse, 3010, Bern, Switzerland.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse, 3010, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology, Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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Feter N, Freitas M, Gonzales N, Umpierre D, Cardoso R, Rombaldi A. Effects of physical exercise on myelin sheath regeneration: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sci Sports 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.scispo.2017.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Smirani R, Poursac N, Naveau A, Schaeverbeke T, Devillard R, Truchetet ME. Orofacial consequences of systemic sclerosis: A systematic review. JOURNAL OF SCLERODERMA AND RELATED DISORDERS 2018; 3:81-90. [PMID: 35382129 PMCID: PMC8892883 DOI: 10.1177/2397198317746966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Orofacial involvement is common and often understated in the treatment clinical guidelines of systemic sclerosis. It impairs daily life by having repercussions on comfort, nutrition, aesthetics and self-confidence. This review aimed at describing exhaustively the different orofacial consequences of systemic sclerosis. A systematic search was conducted using four databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Dentistry & Oral Sciences Source and SCOPUS) up to December 2016 according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses. Grey literature and hand search were also included. To be eligible for the inclusion, studies needed to meet the following criteria: randomised controlled trials, cross-sectional studies, case-control studies, pilot studies or cohort studies and full text available in English or French, with abstract. The studies had to concern at least 30 patients suffering from systemic sclerosis and having clinical and radiological oropharyngeal examination. The diagnosis of systemic sclerosis had to be determined according to precise recommendations; the retrieved oropharyngeal manifestations had to affect hard or soft tissues of the mouth and/or pharynx and needed to be evaluated with clinical measures. Study selection, risk bias assessment (Newcastle-Ottawa scale) and data extraction were performed by two independent reviewers. The retrieved features were microstomia and xerostomia associated with real hyposialia, temporomandibular joint symptoms, high caries experience, periodontal diseases as well as an increased risk of oral cavity and pharynx cancer. Early diagnosis enabling early management, prevention and oral hygiene is the key to avoid complicated and invasive procedures. Studies with higher level of evidence remain necessary to create standardised protocols.
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- Rawen Smirani
- Unité de médecine bucco-dentaire,
Hôpital Pellegrin, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux - France
- Laboratoire BioTis, Inserm U1026,
Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux - France
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- Service de Rhumatologie, Hôpital
Pellegrin, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux - France
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- Unité de médecine bucco-dentaire,
Hôpital Pellegrin, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux - France
- Laboratoire BioTis, Inserm U1026,
Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux - France
- UFR des Sciences d’odontologie,
Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux - France
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- Unité de médecine bucco-dentaire,
Hôpital Pellegrin, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux - France
- Laboratoire BioTis, Inserm U1026,
Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux - France
- UFR des Sciences d’odontologie,
Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux - France
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- Service de Rhumatologie, Hôpital
Pellegrin, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux - France
- Laboratoire ImmunoConcEpT, UMR CNRS
5164, Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux - France
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Scleroderma skin ulcers definition, classification and treatment strategies our experience and review of the literature. Autoimmun Rev 2017; 17:155-164. [PMID: 29196241 DOI: 10.1016/j.autrev.2017.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Skin ulcers (SU) are one of the most frequent manifestations of systemic sclerosis (SSc). SSc-SU are very painful, often persistent and recurrent; they may lead to marked impairment of patient's activities and quality of life. Despite their severe impact on the whole SSc patient's management, the proposed definition, classification criteria, and therapeutic strategies of SSc-SU are still controversial. OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to elaborate a comprehensive proposal of definition, classification, and therapeutic strategy of SSc-SU on the basis of our long-term single center experience along with a careful revision of the world literature on the same topic. METHODS A series of 282 SSc patients (254 females and 28 males; 84% with limited and 16% diffuse cutaneous SSc; mean age of 51.5±13.9SD at SSc onset; mean follow-up 5.8±4.6SDyears) enrolled during the last decade at our Rheumatology Unit were retrospectively evaluated with specific attention to SSc-SU. The SSc-SU were classified in 5 subtypes according to prominent pathogenetic mechanism(s) and localization, namely 1. digital ulcers (DU) of the hands or feet, 2. SU on bony prominence, 3. SU on calcinosis, 4. SU of lower limbs, and 5. DU presenting with gangrene. This latter is a very harmful evolution of both DU of the hands and feet needing a differential diagnosis with critical limb ischemia. RESULTS During the follow up period, one or more episodes of SSc-SU were recorded in over half patients (156/282, 55%); skin lesions were often recurrent and difficult-to-heal because of local complications, mainly infections (67.3%), in some cases associated to osteomyelitis (19.2%), gangrene (16%), and/or amputation (11.5%). SSc-SU were significantly associated with lower patients' mean age at the disease onset (p=0.024), male gender (p=0.03), diffuse cutaneous subset (p=0.015), calcinosis (p=0.002), telangiectasia (p=0.008), melanodermia (p<0.001), abnormal PAPs (p=0.036), and/or altered inflammation reactant (CRP, p=0.001). Therapeutic strategy of SSc-SU included both systemic and local pharmacological treatments with particular attention to complicating infections and chronic/procedural pain, as well as a number of non-pharmacological measures. Integrated local treatments were often decisive for the SSc-SU healing; they were mainly based on the wound bed preparation principles that are summarized in the acronym TIME (necrotic Tissue, Infection/Inflammation, Moisture balance, and Epithelization). The updated review of the literature focusing on this challenging issue was analyzed in comparison with our experience. CONCLUSIONS The recent advancement of knowledge and management strategies of SSc-SU achieved during the last years lead to the clear-cut improvement of patients' quality of life and reduced long-term disability.
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de Oliveira NC, Portes LA, Pettersson H, Alexanderson H, Boström C. Aerobic and resistance exercise in systemic sclerosis: State of the art. Musculoskeletal Care 2017; 15:316-323. [PMID: 28378937 DOI: 10.1002/msc.1185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) experience reduced exercise capacity and muscle strength compared with healthy subjects. There are also indications of reduced levels of physical activity. OBJECTIVE To present the current knowledge of physical exercise in SSc. RESULTS Most studies presently available [three case studies, one single subject experimental design, one study comparing patients with healthy controls, one quasi experimental design (pre-post), two clinical trials and two random controlled trials] have included small samples of patients, mostly composed of patients with and without pulmonary involvement. It seems that patients with SSc without pulmonary involvement are able to perform and benefit from aerobic exercises of at least moderate intensity. Exercise tolerance, aerobic capacity, walking distance, muscle strength and muscle function as well as health-related quality of life (HRQL) have been found to be improved after participation in programmes including aerobic exercise and aerobic exercise combined with resistance exercises. Improvements seem to be only partially retained at follow up. Patients with pulmonary involvement may also experience improved muscle strength, physical and aerobic capacity, as well as HRQL following exercise. CONCLUSIONS Patients with SSc without pulmonary involvement can be recommended to be as physically active as the general population. Patients with mild pulmonary involvement can be recommended to be physically active by engaging in exercises of moderate intensity and to participate in moderate-load resistance exercises. Health professionals should inform patients with SSc about the importance of physical activity and avoidance of a sedentary lifestyle.
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- Natália Cristina de Oliveira
- Research Group in Physical Exercise, Lifestyle and Health Promotion. Health Promotion Master Program, UNASP - Adventist University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Research Group in Physical Exercise, Lifestyle and Health Promotion. Health Promotion Master Program, UNASP - Adventist University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Unit of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet, and, Functional Area Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy, Allied Health Professionals Function, Karolinska University Hospital, and, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, and, Functional Area Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy, Allied Health Professionals Function, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, and, Functional Area Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy, Allied Health Professionals Function, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Sumpton D, Thakkar V, O'Neill S, Singh-Grewal D, Craig JC, Tong A. “It's Not Me, It's Not Really Me.” Insights From Patients on Living With Systemic Sclerosis: An Interview Study. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2017; 69:1733-1742. [DOI: 10.1002/acr.23207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2016] [Accepted: 01/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Daniel Sumpton
- University of Sydney; Sydney, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Liverpool Hospital and Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research; Liverpool New South Wales Australia
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- Liverpool Hospital and Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research; Liverpool, and Western Sydney University; Campbelltown New South Wales Australia
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- Liverpool Hospital; University of New South Wales, and the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research; Liverpool New South Wales Australia
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- The Children's Hospital at Westmead; Westmead, and Liverpool Hospital and Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research; Liverpool New South Wales Australia
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- University of Sydney; Sydney, and The Children's Hospital at Westmead; Westmead New South Wales Australia
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- University of Sydney; Sydney, and The Children's Hospital at Westmead; Westmead New South Wales Australia
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Rannou F, Boutron I, Mouthon L, Sanchez K, Tiffreau V, Hachulla E, Thoumie P, Cabane J, Chatelus E, Sibilia J, Roren A, Berezne A, Baron G, Porcher R, Guillevin L, Ravaud P, Poiraudeau S. Personalized Physical Therapy Versus Usual Care for Patients With Systemic Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2017; 69:1050-1059. [DOI: 10.1002/acr.23098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2015] [Revised: 09/08/2016] [Accepted: 09/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- François Rannou
- AP-HP Cochin Hospital, Université Paris Descartes Sorbonne Paris Cité, and INSERM U1153; Paris France
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- AP-HP Hôtel Dieu Hospital, Université Paris Descartes Sorbonne Paris Cité, and INSERM U1153; Paris France
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- Reference Center for Rare Diseases, AP-HP Cochin Hospital, and Université Paris Descartes Sorbonne Paris Cité; Paris France
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- AP-HP Cochin Hospital, Université Paris Descartes Sorbonne Paris Cité, and INSERM U1153; Paris France
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- Reference Center for Rare Diseases, Lille University Medical Center, University of Lille 2; Lille France
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- Reference Center for Rare Diseases, Lille University Medical Center, University of Lille 2; Lille France
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- AP-HP Rothschild Hospital and Pierre and Marie Curie University; Paris France
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- AP-HP Saint-Antoine Hospital and Pierre and Marie Curie University; Paris France
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- Hôpital Hautepierre, Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle de Strasbourg, UMR INSERM 1109, Université de Strasbourg-Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg; Strasbourg France
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- Hôpital Hautepierre, Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle de Strasbourg, UMR INSERM 1109, Université de Strasbourg-Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg; Strasbourg France
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- AP-HP Cochin Hospital, Université Paris Descartes Sorbonne Paris Cité, and INSERM U1153; Paris France
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- Reference Center for Rare Diseases, AP-HP Cochin Hospital, and Université Paris Descartes Sorbonne Paris Cité; Paris France
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- AP-HP Hôtel Dieu Hospital, Université Paris Descartes Sorbonne Paris Cité, and INSERM U1153; Paris France
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- AP-HP Hôtel Dieu Hospital, Université Paris Descartes Sorbonne Paris Cité, and INSERM U1153; Paris France
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- Reference Center for Rare Diseases, AP-HP Cochin Hospital, and Université Paris Descartes Sorbonne Paris Cité; Paris France
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- AP-HP Hôtel Dieu Hospital, Université Paris Descartes Sorbonne Paris Cité, and INSERM U1153; Paris France
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- AP-HP Cochin Hospital, Université Paris Descartes Sorbonne Paris Cité, and INSERM U1153; Paris France
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Zanatta E, Rodeghiero F, Pigatto E, Galozzi P, Polito P, Favaro M, Punzi L, Cozzi F. Long-term improvement in activities of daily living in women with systemic sclerosis attending occupational therapy. Br J Occup Ther 2017. [DOI: 10.1177/0308022617698167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Introduction Systemic sclerosis often affects hand function, leading to severe disability in many subjects. There is little data available on the effects of occupational therapy in systemic sclerosis in current literature. The aim of our study was therefore to evaluate the effects of a cycle of occupational therapy on performing activities of daily living in a group of women with systemic sclerosis. Method Twenty women with systemic sclerosis were included in the study: 10 followed a cycle of occupational therapy; 10 were enrolled as controls. An occupational therapy cycle consisted of six meetings of 90 minutes each over a 3-week period. All women were evaluated by the Health Assessment Questionnaire and Evaluation of Daily Activity Questionnaire at baseline and after 24 weeks. The use of devices and alternative strategies was also assessed. Results We observed a significant reduction in the Health Assessment Questionnaire and Evaluation of Daily Activity Questionnaire scores in occupational therapy subjects after 6 months compared to controls. There was also evidence of significant improvement in four dimensions of the Evaluation of Daily Activity Questionnaire: eating; indoor mobility; outdoor mobility; and communication. The number of devices in the occupational therapy group increased significantly. Conclusion Our findings suggest a relevant role for occupational therapy in improving activities of daily living in women with systemic sclerosis. The use of strategies learned during occupational therapy sessions allows for long-lasting beneficial effects.
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- Elisabetta Zanatta
- Resident, Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine – DIMED, University of Padova, Italy
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- PhD Fellow in Clinical and Experimental Science, Department of Medicine – DIMED, University of Padova, Italy
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- Post-doc Researcher, Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine – DIMED, University of Padova, Italy
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- Resident, Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine – DIMED, University of Padova, Italy
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- Outpatient Clinician, Department of Medicine – DIMED, University of Padova, Italy
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- Professor, Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine – DIMED, University of Padova, Italy
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- Associated Professor, Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine – DIMED, University of Padova, Italy
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Lopes AJ, Justo AC, Ferreira AS, Guimaraes FS. Systemic sclerosis: Association between physical function, handgrip strength and pulmonary function. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2017; 21:972-977. [PMID: 29037654 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2016] [Revised: 03/15/2017] [Accepted: 03/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a multisystem disease affecting the skin, respiratory system and skeletal muscles. In SSc patients, hand function disability is the major factor limiting daily activities. AIM To evaluate the association of physical function with handgrip strength and pulmonary function in SSc patients. A further aim was to assess the relationship between handgrip strength and pulmonary function in patients with SSc. METHOD A cross-sectional study in which 28 patients with SSc underwent isometric handgrip strength (IHGS) measurement and pulmonary function tests and completed the Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) to measure physical function. RESULTS The HAQ-DI scores were associated with the IHGS (rs = -0.599, P = 0.001) and pulmonary function parameters, particularly the diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide (DLco; rs = -0.642, P = 0.0004). CONCLUSION In patients with SSc, the degree of physical disability is associated with both hand grip strength and pulmonary function. However, there is no relationship between handgrip strength and pulmonary function in these patients.
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- Agnaldo José Lopes
- Rehabilitation Sciences Post-graduate Program, Augusto Motta University Centre, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Post-graduate Program, Augusto Motta University Centre, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Post-graduate Program, Augusto Motta University Centre, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Post-graduate Program, Augusto Motta University Centre, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Xiong Y, Berrueta L, Urso K, Olenich S, Muskaj I, Badger GJ, Aliprantis A, Lafyatis R, Langevin HM. Stretching Reduces Skin Thickness and Improves Subcutaneous Tissue Mobility in a Murine Model of Systemic Sclerosis. Front Immunol 2017; 8:124. [PMID: 28261202 PMCID: PMC5311037 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2017.00124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2016] [Accepted: 01/25/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Objective Although physical therapy can help preserve mobility in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), stretching has not been used systematically as a treatment to prevent or reverse the disease process. We previously showed in rodent models that stretching promotes the resolution of connective tissue inflammation and reduces new collagen formation after injury. Here, we tested the hypothesis that stretching would impact scleroderma development using a mouse sclerodermatous graft-versus-host disease (sclGvHD) model. Methods The model consists in the adoptive transfer (allogeneic) of splenocytes from B10.D2 mice (graft) into Rag2−/− BALB/c hosts (sclGvHD), resulting in skin inflammation followed by fibrosis over 4 weeks. SclGvHD mice and controls were randomized to stretching in vivo for 10 min daily versus no stretching. Results Weekly ultrasound measurements of skin thickness and subcutaneous tissue mobility in the back (relative tissue displacement during passive trunk motion) successfully captured the different phases of the sclGvHD model. Stretching reduced skin thickness and increased subcutaneous tissue mobility compared to no stretching at week 3. Stretching also reduced the expression of CCL2 and ADAM8 in the skin at week 4, which are two genes known to be upregulated in both murine sclGvHD and the inflammatory subset of human SSc. However, there was no evidence that stretching attenuated inflammation at week 2. Conclusion Daily stretching for 10 min can improve skin thickness and mobility in the absence of any other treatment in the sclGvHD murine model. These pre-clinical results suggest that a systematic investigation of stretching as a therapeutic modality is warranted in patients with SSc.
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- Ying Xiong
- Division of Preventive Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School , Boston, MA , USA
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School , Boston, MA , USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School , Boston, MA , USA
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School , Boston, MA , USA
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School , Boston, MA , USA
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- Department of Medical Biostatistics, University of Vermont , Burlington, VT , USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School , Boston, MA , USA
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- University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine , Pittsburgh, PA , USA
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Neurological Sciences, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, USA
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Musculoskeletal Involvement in Systemic Sclerosis: An Unexplored Aspect of the Disease. JOURNAL OF SCLERODERMA AND RELATED DISORDERS 2016. [DOI: 10.5301/jsrd.5000228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Musculoskeletal (MSK) symptoms in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) include articular involvement (arthralgia, synovitis, contractures), which is often an early phenomenon and significantly contributes to the disability. Predominantly the hands are affected. Consensus in outcome measures of articular involvement is missing. Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI), Cochin Hand Function Scale (CHFS), Hand Mobility Index in Scleroderma (HAMIS), and Disease Activity Score of 28 Joints (DAS28) may be used for the assessment of different aspects of joint involvement. There is an unmet need for therapies confirmed by randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs) to treat both synovitis and non-inflammatory joint involvement. The few rehabilitation studies that have been conducted have shown some promising efficacy. Muscle involvement may be an early symptom. The presence of clinically meaningful muscle involvement often heralds an unfavourable prognosis. The histology of muscle biopsy shows a variable picture including inflammation and necrosis. Besides, signs of acute neurogenic atrophy have been recently described as a previously underestimated contributor to muscle weakness. Similar to articular involvement, the lack of classification criteria on inflammatory and non-inflammatory SSc-associated myopathies, and the lack of validated core set of outcome measures makes it difficult to perform RCTs. The SSc-specific fibrinous tenosynovitis (tendon-friction rubs /TFRs/) is a frequent finding in SSc. Patients with TFR are at increased risk of developing renal, vascular, cardiac and gastrointestinal involvement and have reduced survival rates. Changes of fibrinous tenosynovitis can be objectively detected by ultrasound and may be used as an outcome measure in the treatment of MSK involvement.
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Meijs J, Schouffoer AA, Ajmone Marsan N, Kroft LJM, Stijnen T, Ninaber MK, Huizinga TWJ, Vliet Vlieland TPM, de Vries-Bouwstra JK. Therapeutic and diagnostic outcomes of a standardised, comprehensive care pathway for patients with systemic sclerosis. RMD Open 2016; 2:e000159. [PMID: 27042333 PMCID: PMC4800807 DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2015-000159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2015] [Revised: 02/17/2016] [Accepted: 02/20/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Objectives To determine the outcomes, including number of medical interventions and initiation of immunosuppressive treatment of a standardised, comprehensive, diagnostic care pathway for patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). Patient characteristics associated with need for medical interventions and with need for immunosuppressive treatment were determined. Methods Data were routinely gathered in connection with a 2-day care pathway combining multidisciplinary care and complete diagnostic work-up of organ involvement in SSc. The number of patients in whom the pathway resulted in medical interventions, and/or initiation of immunosuppressives was recorded. Patient characteristics and diagnostic tests results were compared between patients with and without medical interventions, and patients with and without initiation of immunosuppressives by means of multivariable logistic regression analyses. Results During a period of 44 months, 226 patients with SSc were referred to the care pathway. They included 186 (82%) women with mean age of 54 (SD 14.5) years, and median disease duration of 4 years (range 1–11); 73 (32%) of them had diffuse cutaneous SSc. Medical interventions were initiated in 191 (85%) patients, including initiation of immunosuppressive treatment in n=49 (22%). Presence of telangiectasias and higher erythrocyte sedimentation rate were associated with any medical intervention. Of commonly available variables, lower age, higher skin score and absence of anticentromere antibody were associated with initiation of immunosuppressives. Conclusions A standardised comprehensive 2-day care pathway for patients with SSc resulted in additional diagnostic or therapeutic interventions in 85% of the patients, regardless of SSc subtype and disease duration. In 22% of the patients, immunosuppressive treatment was initiated.
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- Jessica Meijs
- Department of Rheumatology , Leiden University Medical Center , Leiden , The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands; Haga Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology , Leiden University Medical Center , Leiden , The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology , Leiden University Medical Center , Leiden , The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Statistics , Leiden University Medical Center , Leiden , The Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonology , Leiden University Medical Center , Leiden , The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology , Leiden University Medical Center , Leiden , The Netherlands
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Schouffoer A, Ndosi ME, Vliet Vlieland TPM, Meesters JJL. The educational needs of people with systemic sclerosis: a cross-sectional study using the Dutch version of the Educational Needs Assessment Tool (D-ENAT). Rheumatol Int 2015; 36:289-94. [PMID: 26321625 PMCID: PMC4723617 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-015-3352-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2015] [Accepted: 08/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The Dutch Educational Needs Assessment Tool (D-ENAT) systematically assesses educational needs of patients with rheumatic diseases. The present study aims to describe the educational needs of Dutch patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). The D-ENAT was sent to 155 SSc patients registered at the outpatient clinic of a university hospital. The D-ENAT consists of 39 items in seven domains. “Each domain has different number of items therefore we normalized each domain score: (domain score/maximum) × 100) and expressed in percentage to enable comparisons between domains.” A total D-ENAT score (0–156) is calculated by summing all 39 items. In addition, age, disease duration, gender, educational level, present information need (yes/no) and information need (1–4; wanting to know nothing–everything) were recorded. Univariate regression analysis was used to examine factors associated with the D-ENAT scores. The response rate was 103 out of 155 (66 %). The mean % of educational needs scores (0–100 %; lowest–highest) were 49 % for “D-ENAT total score,” 46 % for “Managing pain,” 41 % for “Movement,” 43 % for “Feelings,” 59 % for “Disease process,” 44 % for “Treatments from health professionals,” 61 % for “Self-help measures” and 51 % for “Support systems.” No associations between the D-ENAT total score and age, disease duration, gender and educational level were found. The D-ENAT demonstrated its ability to identify educational needs of Dutch SSc patients. SSc patients demonstrated substantial educational needs, especially in the domains: “Disease process” and “Self-help measures.” The validity and practical applicability of the D-ENAT to make an inventory of SSc patients’ educational needs require further investigation.
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- Anne Schouffoer
- Department of Rheumatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.,Department of Rheumatology, Haga Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Academic and Clinical Unit for Musculoskeletal Nursing, Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.,School of Healthcare, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, Leiden University Medical Center, PO Box 9600, 2300 RC, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands. .,Department of Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, Leiden University Medical Center, PO Box 9600, 2300 RC, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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